Skook News Obituaries: August 23rd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in St. Clair, Nov. 3, 1927, He was a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Kalinich) Premich
He was a graduate of St. Clair High School and received his BS in Education at Millersville State College.
Andrew retired as a teacher from Blue Mountain Area School District where he was a football coach for many years.
He was a member of St. Michael Orthodox Church, St. Clair where he was a choir member.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers Charles and Michael Premich; 2 sisters Anna Homa and Mary Ross.
Surviving are his wife of 70 years Jean (Lutz) Premich, 2 Sons John C. Premich and his partner Barbara McBride of Myrtle Beach, SC; Michael Premich and his wife Joan of Orwigsburg; 3 Grandchildren Stephanie, Jacob and Caitlin Premich; Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday August 26, 2024 from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N. Second St. St. Clair, PA 17970. Further Services will follow at St. Michael Orthodox Church at 10:30AM with Rev. Jeff Zias officiating; Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday with Panachida at 7:30PM and 9:00-9:45 AM Monday from the funeral home; In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael Memorial fund 110 N. Morris St. St. Clair PA 17970. Burial will be in St. Michael Orthodox Cemetery, St. Clair.
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Born in Pottsville on October 23rd 2001, she was the only daughter to Alison Grutza and James Bennett.
Hannah was a 2020 High School graduate of Marian Catholic High School. She was a feisty, energetic, hilarious, outspoken girl who would do anything for anyone. She had a crazy silly sense of humor and an infectious laugh that would light up a room. She loved spending time with her family. Her absolute love in life was the love and compassion for animals. Hannah had a husky named Keena, and for anyone who seen or knew Hannah known how inseparable they were. If she could she would have adopted every single animal she ever came across. Hannah was a whiz at computers, she loved gaming, particularly with her younger brother. She enjoyed trips with her grandparents, taking walks with her sister and their dogs, four wheeling, swimming, reading, and hanging out with her mom and dad. She was over-the-moon excited that this coming November she would become an Auntie for the first time.
Unfortunately she had known tragedy all to well and in her senior year of high school lost one of the most important people, her most beloved and closest friend, and began dealing with depression which quickly led into drug addiction. All Hannah wanted was her normal life back and to be free from the chains of addiction. Even with the massive amount of support from her family and periods of sobriety, her addiction was too much for her to overcome. Hannah never wanted to be defined by her addiction and mistakes, she was so much more than that. She was a sister, a niece, a granddaughter, a cousin, a friend and a daughter, and my everything. We are all so very proud of you and now your chains are gone and God has set you free.
Hannah is preceded in death by her great grandparents Peter and Ann Zelonis and her great grandfather Jack Grutza and a great uncle Gary Grutza.
She is survived by her mother Alison Grutza, father James Bennett, her younger sister Kamryn Smith, younger brother Jacob Petritsch. Her maternal Grandparents John and Marie Grutza, and paternal grandparents Michael and Pearl Long, and her great grandmother Helen Grutza. Uncles John, Brian and Gary Grutza, and Joseph Pecika and Cody Long, along with cousins and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10 AM at Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah, with Msgr. Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at the Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday evening from 6-9 PM and Wednesday morning from 8- 9:15 AM at the Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah.
This obituary was composed by Hannah's mother, Alison Grutza. The Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Lafchick Seasock. She had been employed as an executive secretary for Dupont and later for Zapata industries.
She was a faithful member of Saint Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Frackville, where she was active volunteer at the church making halupkies, pierogies and baked goods.
She was a great home cook and baker, she loved camping and fishing with her family and traveling with her husband in their RV. Joyce was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and very caring person to everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her brother Russell Seasock and sister, Jacquelyn Lockett.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 59 years Joseph Reba Jr.; her son Joseph and his wife Marie Reba, Red Lion, PA; her grandchildren; Joey, Natalie and Rachel Reba.
Divine Liturgy for Joyce will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Frackville with Rev. Petro Zvarych, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Englewood, Frackville. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until time of Liturgy.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers contributions, in Joyce’s name, be made to the Memorial fund of St. Michael’s Church.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Edward and Lucy (Seitzinger) Schoffler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Elimra Hubler and Charlene Wolfgang; his daughter: Tangie Gough and his beloved dog, Harley.
Asher worked as a service manager for Kaplan and Energy Homes. He also worked for Star Products in Ashland before working as an Oil Truck Driver until his retirement. He learned the trade of being a locksmith and did that as a hobby. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Motorcycle and played his Les Paul guitar in the band “ Easy Listening.”
Asher is survived by his wife, Ann Marie (Burger) Schoffler, Ashland, with whom he would of celebrated 40 years of marriage with in December; his two sons: Lorne Schoffler, White Haven and Troy Schoffler, Atlas; his daughter, Tiffany Knapick and her husband Bill, Elysburg; his two grandsons: Owen and Hudson.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 28th at 11 a.m. from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 403 W. Main Street Girardville with Rev. Susan Hocking officiating. Friends are invited to his visitation on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Mauritius Cemetery, Ashland.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.
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